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Kamala Harris: US Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee
Early Life and Career
Kamala Devi Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. She is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 49th vice president of the United States since 2021.
Harris began her career as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office in 1990. She was elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003, becoming the first African American woman to hold that office.
Political Career
Harris was elected to the US Senate in 2016, becoming the second African American woman and the first South Asian American woman to serve in that body.
In 2020, Harris was selected as Joe Biden's running mate in the presidential election. They won the election and took office in January 2021.
Harris is the first woman, the first African American, and the first Asian American to serve as vice president of the United States.
Accomplishments and Policies
- As vice president, Harris has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, immigration reform, and healthcare access.
- She has also launched initiatives to address issues such as racial inequality and climate change.
- Harris is a progressive Democrat who supports a range of policies, including Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and increased gun control.
2024 Democratic Presidential Nominee
Harris announced her candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in January 2023.
She will face a crowded field of candidates, including former President Donald Trump. Harris is considered to be a strong contender for the nomination and could become the first woman to be elected president of the United States.
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